Advanced Work Zone Design and Operations
When - Where
February 28, March 1, 2018
(8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time)
PDHs AVAILABLE
12 Professional Development Hours can be granted for this course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of each day of the workshop to get 12 PDHs.
Ellington Agricultural CenterUT Extension Office
5201 Marchant Dr.
Nashville, TN 37211-5112
Tel: 615-832-6550 for directions
Register ONLINE here.
OR:
Register by mail. Click here to download the brochure.
WHAT THIS IS ABOUT
This course provides participants with information on the safest and most efficient work zone traffic controls, including the application of effective design and installation concepts; and using signs and markings for detours, construction zones, and maintenance sites. The legal, administrative, and operational aspects will also be discussed. Classroom presentations include lectures, case histories, and workshops.
Access to a copy of 2009 MUTCD or 2009 MUTCD Part 6 will be needed during the workshop.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe each step involved in providing work zone traffic controls
- Identify and apply workable concepts and techniques for designing, installing, and maintaining controls in construction, maintenance, and utility operations
- Identify appropriate principles in the design of traffic control plans
- Apply traffic control plans to site conditions, monitor traffic controls, and make changes indicated by traffic accidents and incidents
- Discuss techniques and procedures used by different agencies
- Assess the legal consequences of action and inaction relative to work zone traffic control and identify risk management procedures
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is best suited for design, construction, and maintenance personnel responsible for designing, installing, and monitoring work zone traffic control.
INSTRUCTOR
Frank Brewer
Frank is a graduate of The University of Tennessee with a BS and MS in Human Resources - Industrial Training. He began working with TTAP in 1999 as the Training Coordinator. Frank has been teaching the Work Zone and Flagger workshops since 2004. Frank retired from his full-time duties earlier this year but continues to serve as TTAP's work zone instructor.
TENNESSEE ACADEMY FOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (TATE)
The Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering (TATE) is an educational Program providing continuing education for engineers, planners, designers and technicians. The program focuses on the basic design of transportation facilities, the evaluation of traffic operations, and the collection of data to support various transportation studies. Successful completion of the required curricula of core and elective courses, confers TATE certification. For more information, contact Airton Kohls at 865-974-5255.
AGENDA
Day 1
8:00 am Registration
8:15 am Course Introduction
8:30 Chapter 2. Fundamental Principles, Chapter 3. TCD Standards
9:15 am Break
9:30 am Chapter 4. Human Factors, Chapter 5. Legal, Chapter 6. TCDs
11:30 am Lunch (On Your Own)
12:00 pm Chapter 8. Elements of TCP
1:00 pm Chapter 9. Design of WZTC
2:00 pm Workshop #1
3:00 pm Workshop #1 Presentations
4:00 pm Adjourn
Day 2
8:30 Chapter11. Mobile Operations
9:00 am Chapter 12. Flagging
9:30 am Workshop #2
10:30 am Workshop #2 Presentations
11:30 am Lunch (On Your Own)
12:00 pm Chapter 14. Install & Remove
1:00 pm Break
1:15 pm Chapter 15. TCP Management
2:15 pm Discussion
2:45 pm Evaluations - Wrap Up - Adjourn
3:00 pm *Written Exam
*For participants who want to receive credit for the course toward the Tennessee Academy Transportation Engineering certificate.
REGISTRATION
The registration fee is $275 per person. TDOT employees must register through their local TDOT Training Office. Please note your employment status on the registration form. The workshop fee includes ONLY materials and coffee breaks. NO LUNCH PROVIDED. A course may be canceled if there is low enrollment. Forty-eight hours notice will be given to registrants if a course is canceled. Register early! Limited enrollment!
Register ONLINE here.
OR:
Register by mail. Click here to download the brochure.